Audition and Scholarships Days

Fall 2020 Admittance

All undergraduate music major and minor applicants are required to audition on their
major instrument or voice.

All performance-based graduate degrees require an audition. Applicants to graduate
programs in music education, composition, music theory and musicology do not audition,
but have other admission requirements.

All auditioning applicants are automatically considered for Music scholarships. However,
in order for the School of Music to offer you a scholarship, you must apply to the
University of Utah and follow the instructions for applying for Scholarships at the
University of Utah. Music Scholarships Information

Group or solo selection from jazz repertoire. Professional level play-along recordings
such as those by Jamey Aebersold are acceptable; playback system will be provided.
Drum set, piano, bass and guitar amps are provided. Guitarists, bring patch cords.

Audition on your major instrument or voice, using above guidelines. At audition, please
inform panel of your intended degree program.

Live auditions are preferred. To schedule an audition please click on “Sign Up for
an Audition!”. If distance is an issue you can submit a private link to a video recording
to scholarships@music.utah.edu. The video should show you from head to toe, including your hands, as you perform
the audition requirements listed under your area above. For brass and woodwind players
please also show your embouchure in the recording.

Masters Audition Requirements

Submit a link to a video recording to Sarah Reichel, Academic Coordinator. The video should include both rehearsal and performance and
should be positioned to show the front of the conductor. At the discretion of the
faculty, candidates may be asked to perform a live audition. Please see complete program
guidelines for details.

Prepare two jazz standards from memory. One of two should be an up-tempo swing and
second should demonstrate contrasting style such as Jazz Waltz, Bossa or Ballad. Play-along
recordings, such as those by Jamie Aebersold, are acceptable and playback system will
be provided.

Candidates must be prepared to play all major scales and any of its seven modes (Dorian,
Phrygian, etc.), and all forms of minor scales in any key (two octaves for guitar
and keyboards). Drum set, piano, bass and guitar amps are provided only on designated February audition
dates, unless arrangements are made in advance. Guitarists bring patch chords. Please
see complete program guidelines for details

Four selections: one must be in English; one must be an aria. Different styles and
languages are encouraged. No pop, rock or musical theatre. Candidates auditioning
are responsible for providing accompaniment.

Brief interview with audition panel will take place following audition process.

Drumset: a sample of your time playing/ soloing in at least 2 contrasting styles. This may
be done with a play-along recording or live band. Examples may include: up-tempo swing,
funk, samba, songo, mambo, 12/8 Afro-Cuban, or odd-time signatures.

Please contact Dr. Ning Lu with inquiries. Although it is recommended to bring your own collaborator(s) for
this audition, you may contact Professor Jeffrey Price for assistance in providing local collaborators.

DMA Audition Requirements

Submit a link to the video recording to Sarah Reichel, Academic Coordinator.The video should include both rehearsal and performance and
should be positioned to show the front of the conductor. At the discretion of the
faculty, candidates may be asked to perform a live audition. Please see complete program
guidelines for details.

Pre-Screening strongly recommended. Live audition required. If invited by the piano faculty to perform a live audition, the candidate must come
to the University of Utah campus to be considered for admission.

Pre-screening: Submit an hour-long, unedited video recording to Sarah Reichel, Academic Coordinator, no later than December 1st for fall admission or August 16th
for spring admission. The choice of repertoire will be considered on musical and technical
merit, as well as the artistic level of the performance.

Live Audition: Applicants should come prepared to perform an hour-long program. The
faculty will select 20-30 minutes from the prepared repertoire to have the student
perform.